Population Action International

World Population Day 2003: Spotlight on Adolescent Reproductive Health Care – PAI Challenges World Leaders to do More for Young People

July 10, 2003
Population Action International (PAI) is urging President Bush, visiting Africa this week, and other world leaders to mark World Population Day (July 11, 2003) by helping this generation of young people gain access to reproductive health care.

World Population Day 2003: Spotlight on Adolescent Reproductive Health Care

July 10, 2003
Population Action International (PAI) is urging President Bush, visiting Africa this week, and other world leaders to mark World Population Day (July 11, 2003) by helping this generation of young people gain access to reproductive health care.

The Gag Must Go!

July 9, 2003
PAI Applauds Senate Vote to Overturn Global Gag Rule Population Action International (PAI) today warmly welcomed Senate acceptance of an amendment overturning the global gag rule.

The Gag Must Go! PAI Applauds Senate Vote to Overturn Global Gag Rule

July 9, 2003
Population Action International (PAI) today warmly welcomed Senate acceptance of an amendment overturning the global gag rule.

Will the Gag Go?

July 9, 2003
Senate Gets Opportunity to Overturn Bush Anti-Family Planning Policy Today the United States Senate will have the opportunity to reject one of President Bush's most controversial policies, the Global Gag Rule.

House Members Urged to "Do the Right Thing" for the World's Poorest, Vote "Yes" for UNFPA

June 12, 2003
The U.S. House of Representatives will soon have the opportunity to do the right thing and restore vital U.S. support for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the humanitarian assistance organization widely credited with saving thousands of women's and children's lives every year. In a controversial move last year, the White House cancelled the $34 million U.S. contribution to UNFPA, depriving UNFPA of critically needed support for its global health programs. It is imperative that funding for UNFPA be restored.

House to Consider UNFPA Funding; U.S. Support for Key International Family Planning Agency at Risk

June 12, 2003
The House of Representatives will soon consider the State Department authorization bill and debate whether the United States will resume its contributions to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Last year, Congress appropriated $34 million for UNFPA, but these monies were later withheld by the White House, depriving UNFPA of critically needed support for its global health programs. It is imperative that funding for UNPFA be restored.

Why the US Should Support Family Planning Overseas

June 1, 2003
The US foreign aid program has expanded access to contraception for millions of couples in developing nations, enabling them to plan their families. The program has also helped to slow population growth rates, making an important contribution to the future quality of life on our planet. Yet the job is far from done. For global family planning efforts to fully succeed, Americans and their leaders must continue to support US population assistance.

Landmark HIV/AIDS Legislation Passes Senate

May 16, 2003
Population Action International (PAI) commends the Senate for passing landmark HIV/AIDS legislation early Friday morning, but expresses disappointment that the bill overemphasizes abstinence to the neglect of comprehensive approaches proven effective in HIV prevention.

Landmark HIV/AIDS Legislation Passes Senate

May 16, 2003
Population Action International (PAI) commends the Senate for passing landmark HIV/AIDS legislation early Friday morning, but expresses disappointment that the bill overemphasizes abstinence to the neglect of comprehensive approaches proven effective in HIV prevention.